Kamikaze Yoga
Sunday morning I started yoga. What was I thinking!?
It took me three years to muster the nerve and sign on the dotted line. When I walked into the studio, they had my information on file from when I signed up for their newsletter three years ago--in another city.
Those of you who've known me longest know that I came down with a back injury that prevents me from sitting for more than fifteen minutes at a time. I've been to doctors, chiropractors, surgeons, pain specialists, and physical therapists. Occasionally, I would get a little relief, but the pain would return a day or two later. I'm hoping yoga might take the edge off.
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| Iko, Ready to Rumble |
So far, so good. I enjoy yoga. I love the stretches and the strength building. And while I hate having to drive all the way into town to work out, I like that I can do it without getting trampled on by Kamikaze Iko.
Every time I stretch at home, Iko thinks I'm getting on the floor to play with him and he pounces on me with all his weight. He's such a sweetie, so it's hard to stay mad at him. If only he realized that body-slamming me with that 110 pound mountain of muscle is a little like doing ten rounds with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.
Has anyone out there tried yoga? Was it a good or bad experience?
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Contest: I think I mentioned this on Facebook, but I might as well mention it here too. Chain of Souls was nominated by Embrace the Shadows as a contender for best cover of the month.I promised myself I would no longer put myself in competitions, but it's awfully nice to be nominated because someone else thought you were good. So take a look at the covers and vote for mine if you like it best.
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Workload: I have a tendency (by necessity) to work on things a month or more in advance. So anything you read was usually written weeks earlier. Occasionally, I'll slip in a newer post if it relates to something current (like this one), but most of the time I plan ahead.
I am losing that battle. I've slipped to being only one week ahead of time and that's just for one blog. That's cutting it too close. One emergency or an unplanned extra job could wipe me out and I'd have nothing.
That almost happened to me last week. I had Thursday's post ready but we had several thunderstorms go through and I decided to shut down my computer. Well, wouldn't you know it, Thursday came and I never had a chance to get back online.
Do you guys write more than one post at a time for future use? I need to get back to my two month buffer. It's nerve-wracking to live on the knife's edge.
Maybe I need more yoga.
...nah.
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Re: Blog posts. Yeah, I try to do a week in advance or at least have an outline.
PS. Just voted for your cover!
When it comes to blogging, I live by the seat of my pants. That's why I rarely ever blog anymore. I need to start planning my posts and writing them ahead of time so I have something to post. I always leave it for the last minute and then I never have the time.
Angelina: Sadly, If Maria doesn't come down to Iko, Iko usually goes up to Maria. He's been known to leap into the air, pounce on the bed and put us in a half-Nelson. The dog should've been a wrestler.
Sadly, I'm a blog-as-you-go gal which is why I had to let my blog go dormant when life got crazy. I've started it back up and I'm trying to commit to three posts a week. I'd love any suggestions as to programs where you load your posts in advance and it posts them for you at a designated time.
I used to post ahead for the week, but lately have been scrambling.
Cate: Even if yoga doesn't help my back problem, it's been great for stress relief. I don't have the inclination to stab people anymore. LOL!
I do feel great after yoga, but I have to wear wrist supports because some of the poses put strain on my tendonitis.
Just voted for your very cool cover!
Thanks for reminding me of that.
PS. Voted for your cover, too. :)
Congrats on the cover nomination, I'll hop over there in a minute.
I'm trying really hard to build up my cushion again too. I had almost a month's worth for about a minute, LOL. Thursdays are easy for me to do a bunch of and schedule but that's because of the Tarot series.
Two months...my hero :D
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Rula: I can't lock the door on poor Iko. He'd think he was being punished. That dog is so paranoid.
PS Thank you for voting!
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Stacy: I have too many deadlines so I have to have my posts pre-written. Fortunately, I know when most of my deadlines arrive, so I can plan around them.
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Dee: Thanks for voting! Yoga has proven more of a challenge than when I did it twenty years ago. I think I can eventually do most of the moves--except for the ones that require kneeling.
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Raelyn: Much as I hate driving all the way into town, it forces me to actually do the work. If I were to do it at home, I know I'd cheat. That's why my exercise equipment looks so pristine.
Namaste.
Felt good and remeinded me just how out of shape I was and am. But it's a good thing. Very good for the body.
I don't stay ahead...well, maybe by a day or two, but that's it. I try to keep some things open in case I want to do an impromptu for something that pops up. I'm sure that isn't the best plan, but it follows my plotser-mostly-pantser-style.
As for living on the knife's edge. That's pretty much where I am constantly when it comes to blogging. I agree it can be stressful. Maybe I should start planning ahead like you do.
-Jimmy
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Angela Felsted: Look at that. Two Angelas in a row. :)
The only bad thing about writing posts ahead of time is that sometimes a topic is already talked to death so my choice is either to delete the post before it airs or leave it for some future day in the future.
Jimmy: I used to email my posts from work too! It was much easier because I was sharper and more awake at work. LOL.
Right now, I'm doing Gillian's Ripped in 90 (or Ripped in 30...er, whichever it is...lol) with a friend. I had been on straight strength training for about two months, and I need to burn a bit of fat and get my cardio in better shape.
It's so funny you mention your dog, as my shepherd, Zutchka gets wild when I do sit ups or push ups...or heaven forbid, burpees! He acts like something is wrong...sniffing my face and trying to lick me. Sometimes he cries/whines until I'm finished or tries to stand right over me. Ha! I guess he doesn't want me to work too hard...:}
You've probably already figured out I'm a last minute blogger. I rarely know what I'm going to blog about until it's time to post.
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Linda: Ironically, the workout is so intense that I become totally relaxed by the time it's over. Anything that can get me to stress less is a good thing.
With blogging I belong to the school of "I wish I had a safety net of posts" but I mostly don't. Sometimes I manage to get a bit ahead with reviews, but right now ... must read and review something for Saturday!
I can imagine Iko would pack a punch. Bella is half his size and can squeeze the air out of me.
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Shelley: LOL. I have the WORST balance of anyone you'll ever meet. The worst!
I'd like to blame it on age, but I was like this in my youth too. It's embarrassing. But I do get better with practice.
Ref blogs, at best they're only conceived about two days in advance, and by Wednesday I'm sweating when rummaging up my sleeve, and finding nothing there. I lack your awesome organisation : )
Good luck with the yoga.
I tend to write my posts one week in advance, on sundays. Sometimes i get behind, though, and sometimes i get ahead, which is always nice